New guy chimes in... - Land Rovers Only

GoldRover · 08-19-2005, 05:44 AM

G'day!
I've been lurking for a bit, reading and enjoying everyone else's Land Rover adventures ... well I can finally participate as I have just picked up my first Land Rover! A 1981 Series III LWB "Panel Van". It was originally a 4-cyl Petrol, but somewhere along the line it was fitted with a straight 6 Holden 186CID and also converted to dual fuel (petrol, that's gasoline for the Americans, and LP Gas - with dual tanks). Runs great and is very solid.
My first test drive was a bit of an eye opener, but once I got used to the accelerator/clutch idiosyncrasies and learned how to find the correct gears consistently I feeling very happy. I'm still getting used to the turning radius, or lack thereof, but hey, it gives me an excuse to slow down and enjoy the scenery.
I'm sure I'll have questions in the coming weeks for all those who are more experienced... and I'll be showing off some more pics. (Hopefully this first pic shows up OK!)
George

Bogatyr · 08-19-2005, 05:49 AM

George,
Welcome aboard.
Just remember, she's got the turning radius of the Titanic, and she's just as water tight...

Bogatyr

bruinlad · 08-19-2005, 12:32 PM

Very nice! Welcome aboard sir!

Kevin · 08-19-2005, 12:56 PM

Welcome aboard, or should I also say G'day.

That turning circle is something to get used to. The first few times I missed my driveway comepletely. Bit embarrassing having to do some reversing to get lined up. Has an advantage though. In my yard it's also anti-theft device because I just have to place one of my cars diagonally behind the landy and it's impossible to get it out of the gate.

Nice landy. Here in South Africa changing to big straight sixes is also common. Mine's got a 4.1 litre (250 cubic inch) Chev engine. Gas guzzler of note!!!

08-19-2005, 05:44 AM	#1 (permalink)
GoldRover Faster than the speed of hound... Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Wine Country, South Australia Posts: 48 Gallery: 0	New guy chimes in... G'day! I've been lurking for a bit, reading and enjoying everyone else's Land Rover adventures ... well I can finally participate as I have just picked up my first Land Rover! A 1981 Series III LWB "Panel Van". It was originally a 4-cyl Petrol, but somewhere along the line it was fitted with a straight 6 Holden 186CID and also converted to dual fuel (petrol, that's gasoline for the Americans, and LP Gas - with dual tanks). Runs great and is very solid. My first test drive was a bit of an eye opener, but once I got used to the accelerator/clutch idiosyncrasies and learned how to find the correct gears consistently I feeling very happy. I'm still getting used to the turning radius, or lack thereof, but hey, it gives me an excuse to slow down and enjoy the scenery. I'm sure I'll have questions in the coming weeks for all those who are more experienced... and I'll be showing off some more pics. (Hopefully this first pic shows up OK!) George Attached Thumbnails

08-19-2005, 05:49 AM	#2 (permalink)
Bogatyr Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: upstate NY Posts: 317 Gallery: 0	George, Welcome aboard. Just remember, she's got the turning radius of the Titanic, and she's just as water tight... Bogatyr __________________ Current Rover Fleet: 1996 D1 120k (finally on the road) 1970 IIa 88" (the running one) 1970 IIa 88" (parts truck - need any parts?) 1966 IIa 109" (next project...)

08-19-2005, 12:32 PM	#3 (permalink)
bruinlad Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 96 Gallery: 0	Very nice! Welcome aboard sir! __________________ SCLR

08-19-2005, 12:56 PM	#4 (permalink)
Kevin Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: ex Rhodie in South Africa Posts: 93 Gallery: 1	New Landy Welcome aboard, or should I also say G'day. That turning circle is something to get used to. The first few times I missed my driveway comepletely. Bit embarrassing having to do some reversing to get lined up. Has an advantage though. In my yard it's also anti-theft device because I just have to place one of my cars diagonally behind the landy and it's impossible to get it out of the gate. Nice landy. Here in South Africa changing to big straight sixes is also common. Mine's got a 4.1 litre (250 cubic inch) Chev engine. Gas guzzler of note!!!

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